• Water Production, Distribution and Storage
• Water Meter Reading, Maintenance and Testing
• Backflow Testing
• Continuous Use Checks (at the meter) for Single-Family Residences
• Water Conservation/Efficiency
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Permitting/Regulatory Compliance
• Regional and State-wide Water Issues
• Long Range Utility and Resource Planning

For an overview of the City's water utility, please view the Water Utility 101 PDF. 

Keep Water Meter Boxes Accessible

Please make sure that your water meter box is accessible and not buried under dirt, rock or other debris and not covered by shrubs or other plants. Your water meter has an antenna that sends hourly water use readings. If it’s buried under rock or dirt, the meter cannot send readouts and our crews will need to come and uncover your meter box. If our crews need to access your water meter to get a reading or check the meter and it is not accessible, they may need to trim hedges, remove dirt or rock, etc. in order to access the meter box. City Municipal Code 39.02.070

What To Do If Water Is Pooling/Spilling Out Of Water Meter Box

If you see water pooling in or spilling out of your water meter box, please contact Public Works Utilities and Operations before taking further action so that a meter investigation can be conducted.

The City of Davis does not offer refunds or credit for water consumption charges due to water leaks. Water that passes through the City’s water meter is billed to the property owner. It is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain all water infrastructure (pipes, irrigation, valves, etc.) past the City’s meter. *Some Commercial and Multi-Family Residential properties own and are responsible for some water infrastructure prior to the meter. For more information, please contact the City of Davis Water Division at 530-757-5686.

 * Please click on image to enlarge. The image above is a simplified illustration to demonstrate the location of the water meter box and water lines for a property, the actual location of the water meter box and water lines is different for each property. The water meter box is usually found near the sidewalk in the yard or driveway.

Urban Water Management Plan

The following documents are maintained for archival purposes and to meet state and/or federal requirements and may not meet current accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA). If you need this information in an accessible format, please contact water@cityofdavis.org and we will provide it in a timely manner upon request.

City of Davis 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)

1/26/2022 Errata Sheet for City of Davis 2020 Urban Water Management Plan